Another school year with opportunities for growth, new friends and learning has begun. We here at UES are proud to welcome you... we are excited to see how you progress this year.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think

10/3 School Picture Day ~ wear your best smile! 📸

10/7 Wear Blue to Support No Bullying

10/7-10/10 Scholastic Book Fair 📚

10/11 School Closed Staff In Service Day

10/12-10/13 Byrne Farm Jack O Lantern Display 6-10pm

10/14 Columbus Day District Closed- No School

10/17 Preschool Family Fun Night UES 6-7:30pm

10/20 CAMP OCKANICKON/CAMP MATOLIONEQUAY for boys & girls 1:30-4pm Medford, NJ

10/25 North Hanover Twp Trunk or Treat 6pm set up/7pm start 🍬

10/31 STEM sponsored PUMPKIN DROP UES 10am!

10/31 Early Dismissal 11:45am 🎃 ~ Staff In Service

11/4-11/6 Parent Teacher Conferences

11/6 Early Dismissal 11:45am

11/7-11/8 District Closed- NJEA Convention

11/11 District Closed - Veteran's Day

11/27 Early Dismissal 11:45 ~ Student & Staff

11/28-11/29 District Closed ~ Thanksgiving Break 🦃

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE DATES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OUR MAIN OFFICE

MEET YOUR PTO MEMBERS

~PTO Meeting Dates 10/7, 1/6/25, 3/10/25 & 5/12/25~

nhuespto@gmail.com

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Gentle reminder... please if you are picking up your child from school , call the office to let us know. We will be sure to advise the teacher and have your child at the flag pole for dismissal. Early the better for phone calls, please try to call by noon at 609-738-2622.

**ALL PICKUPS AFTER 2:30 MUST BE MADE AT THE FLAG POLE~ PLEASE CALL BY 1:45 TO ALLOW TIME TO NOTIFY YOUR CHILD THAT THEY WILL NOT BE RIDING THE BUS** If you are here before 2:30 you can come up to the main office and sign your child out*

On 10/31 we have a school STEM challenge creating a contraption to secure a pumpkin and prevent it from breaking! We need help with set up and clean up at UES on 10/31 at 10:00! Let me know if you can join in on the fun by completing this Google Form.

Only 2️ weeks until the Fall Book Fair begins! Follow the link to view our schools custom book fair home page! Here you can view the digital flyer as well as add to your child’s E-WALLET, the cashless way to pay. Unused e-wallet funds can be used online or at the spring fair. Please take a moment to view the page! Thank you to our wonderful NH UES PTO!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/upperelementaryschool

Interested students can ask their homeroom teacher for a form, they will need to be turned in by Sept 27th to Ms.Conroy. Permission slips will be given to those in the club during October. Meetings will be held one Friday a month during 6th grade lunch & recess. #goschoolspirit 📣💜

Each week we will feature some of our staff & students.. it's a fun way for you to get to know us and some of our day to day activities. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do 💜

Thursday October 3rd, 2024

As we receive more information it will be posted and send home

We encourage students to stay hydrated throughout the school day. Our school is equipped with water refill stations and fountains to support this. When supplying a water bottle for your student, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Size: Under 32 ounces
• Visibility: Clear material
• Safety: Must have a lid that seals securely
• Durability: Made of non-shatter material

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment!

You can manage your students lunch charges/accounts via North Hanover Twp School District Page... you will also find current menus.

https://www.nhanover.com/our_district/human_resources/employment_opportunities

North Hanover is currently hiring educational assistance. If you are interested, please a letter of interest and a current resume to

applications@nhanover.com